As long as the PCMCIA network card is supported, the RedHat PCMCIA
disk image can be used to create a boot disk.
That's what I used to do a http based install on a laptop.
>My friend and I have been blessed (cursed?) with several laptops with dead
>CD-ROM drives. Any thoughts on how to get Linux installed on 'em? They're
>ancient machines with no drivers or software to speak of, but would make
>great sandboxes.
>
>We figure the alternatives are:
>FTP install via PCMCIA net card
>FTP install via dialup FTP
>Direct Serial
>Parallel port ZIP/Jazz
>Floppy
>
>Most of these require drivers/boot disks that we've no idea where we'd find.
>How hard is it to make a bootable linux floppy with various drivers?
>
>Any input would be appreciated (or the name of a dirt-cheap laptop repairman
>who specializes in dead CD's in the S.F. bay area)
>
>
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